Open to creators worldwide, 18 and above. Individuals or small studios are welcome. You don't need to own an E1—we have a track for creators without one.

Yes. Each submission is reviewed independently.

All entries must be submitted by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).

Submissions must be your original work with no third-party IP infringement and created exclusively for this campaign. The design cannot be a product you have previously sold elsewhere.

No, but your design will earn bonus points when reviewed if it incorporates 3D texture, embossing, or tactile elements, because that's what E1 does best.

Our team will reach out to you via email — so make sure the email address you provide in the submission form is one you actually check. We'll feature your idea and creator bio on eufyMake.com to announce to the community who's been selected.

If you don't already have an E1, we'll send you one for free. You'll have 2 weeks to complete your work and ship it. Once your work passes the quality check, it will be listed as part of THE MAKER DROP limited edition series on eufyMake.com — and the machine is yours to keep. If you're unable to deliver, the machine will need to be returned.

Submissions are open to creators worldwide, but the final Maker Drop products will only be sold on eufyMake.com in the US on December 2026. If you are selected and based outside the US, Anker eufyMake will cover the shipping costs for your product.

The $200,000+ prize pool is made up of both cash and non-cash awards. Here's how it breaks down:

1. Creator Prizes — $110,000 in cash prizes, including the Consumer Favorite Awards, Nominated Entries, and the Grand Prize.

2. Selection Rewards — up to $40,000 to support selected creators.

3. Equipment & Consumables — up to $50,000 allocated for machines and ink. The actual value provided will vary by creator and may not reach the full budgeted amount.

4. Sponsored Traffic Support — the Grand Prize winner will co-create a YouTube video with a creator who has millions of followers, providing exposure that could be worth far more than any dollar amount.

No. There is a quality check step after you complete and deliver your work. Your incentive payment is released once your finished pieces pass the quality check. We want to make sure every product that reaches a buyer meets the standard it deserves.

The Top 5 Consumer Favorites are determined by both sales performance and consumer preference. Sales performance will be evaluated within comparable price tiers and will take into account sell-through, units sold, and revenue, so works at different price points are assessed fairly. Among works with comparable sales performance, the final ranking will be determined by consumer votes.

Nominated Entries and the Grand Prize are selected by Anker eufyMake against four published criteria: craftsmanship, creative originality, Premium Commercial Value, and creator story.

The product drop will begin on November 2026, followed by a two-week voting period. The winners will be announced on December 2026 and the prize money will be paid within 30 business days after the winners are announced.